'Fasan' was the German codeword for the start of any 'Helle Nachtjagd' operation in which night fighters waited in a holding area for the receipt of authorisation to tackle British night bombers illuminated by searchlights (30 March 1944 onward)
Basic overview
Start date: 30 March 1944 End date: 30 April 1945
Scope: Medium
Nature: Air, Air battle
Status: Implemented